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Notice of meeting and business to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Australian Chinese Community Association of New South Wales (ACCA) to be held at 12.00pm on Sunday, 9 December 2018 at Parramatta RSL Club, Corner Macquarie and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta, NSW 2150.

Registration to commence at 11:30am.

AGENDA

Opening of meeting
Apologies
Confirmation of minutes of previous AGM held on 10 December 2017
Report by President – Annual Report 2017-18
Report by Treasurer – Annual Financial Report ended 30 June 2018 (including Auditor’s Report)
Constitutional Amendment Resolution –

Special Resolution: That the proposed amendments to the Constitution (marked as “Annexure A”) as recommended by the Board be adopted.

Special Resolution means a resolution passed by at least 75% of the votes cast by members entitled to vote on the resolution. Clause 40.1 states that the Constitution may be altered, rescinded or added to only by a Special Resolution of the Company.

Other business
Close of meeting

Christine Mok

Secretary

Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW

Dated 7^th November 2018

Printed copies of Annual Financial Report 2017-18 can be obtained in person from ACCA City Centre Office or by contacting The Administration Manager on Tel: 9281 1377 or email: info@acca.org.au. Electronic copies of same are also available from the ACCA website www.acca.org.au.

Note: Only Life Members, Honorary, Honorary Life, and Ordinary Members who have joined for at least 6 months prior to AGM and whose membership is financial before 4pm, 23 Nov 2018 are eligible to vote at the AGM.

Membership renewals may be made in person at ACCA, 2 Mary St, Surry Hills or by calling 9281 1377 during office hours. We accept Visa and Mastercard only.

Notice of meeting and business to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Australian Chinese Community Association of New South Wales (ACCA) to be held at 12.00pm on Sunday, 10 December 2017 at Parramatta RSL Club, Corner Macquarie and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta, NSW 2150.

Registration to commence at 11:30am.

AGENDA

1. Opening of meeting

2. Apologies

3. Confirmation of minutes of previous AGM held on 4 December 2016 and General Meeting held on 1 October 2017

4. Report by President – Annual Report 2016-17

5. Report by Treasurer – Annual Financial Report ended 30 June 2017 (including Auditor’s Report)

6. Other business

7. Election of Directors and Councillors

8. Close of meeting

John Hugh

Secretary

Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW

Dated 6^th November 2017

Printed copies of Annual Financial Report 2016-2017 can be obtained in person from ACCA City Centre or by contacting The Administration Manager on tel: 9281 1377 or email: info@acca.org.au. Electronic copies of same are also available from the ACCA website www.acca.org.au.

Nominees for position of Directors and Councillors may obtain nomination package with payment of non-refundable administration fee of $150.00 per nominee.

Please contact:

Mr. Peter Lau,

Administration Manager, at ACCA City Centre,

2 Mary Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010. (Tel: 9281 1377).

Nomination forms are to be returned in a sealed envelope to

The Returning Officer

c/o The Secretary, ACCA

2 Mary St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Closing date for nomination: 4pm Friday 24 Nov 2017.

Note: Only Life Members, Honorary, Honorary Life, and Ordinary Members who have joined for at least 6 months prior to AGM and whose membership is financial before 4pm, 24 Nov 2017 are eligible to vote at the AGM.

Membership renewals may be made in person at ACCA, 2 Mary St, Surry Hills or by calling 9281 1377 during office hours. We accept Visa and MasterCard only.

Notice of meeting and business to be dealt with at the General Meeting (GM) of the Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW (ACCA) to be held at 2.00pm on Sunday, 1 October 2017 at Parramatta RSL Club, Cnr of Macquarie and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta, NSW 2150.

Registration to commence at 1:30pm.

AGENDA

1. Opening of meeting

2. Apologies

3. Constitutional Amendment Resolution –

Special Resolution: That the proposed amendments to the Constitution (marked as “Annexure A”) as recommended by the Board be adopted.

4. Other business

5. Close of meeting

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM for the “Constitutional Amendment Resolution” – Pursuant to a joint meeting of the Board and Council on 27 August 2017, the Board resolved to adopt the following proposed amendmentsand to recommend to members for approval at the forthcoming General Meeting.

The objectives of the amendments are to streamline the management and administrative processes with a focus on the organisation’s efficiency, accountability, fairness and equity.

By Order of the Board

John Hugh

Secretary

Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW

Dated 1st September 2017

Note: Only Life Members, Honorary, Honorary Life, and Ordinary Members who have joined for at least 6 months prior to GM and whose membership is financial before 4pm, 15 Sept 2017 are eligible to vote at the GM.

Membership renewals may be made in person at ACCA, 2 Mary St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 or by Visa/MasterCard by calling 9281 1377 during office hours.

The CEO of Ageing Australia, Tom Symondson made a courtesy call to ACCA at their Surry Hills head office on Wednesday 19 March 2025. He received feedback from General Manager Ted Seng and Service Manager Sharyn DiNatale on the forthcoming implementation of the new Support at Home program that will replace the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme from 1 July 2025.

Mr Symondson also briefly joined in the ACCA’s Cantonese Centre-based aged day care activities, see main photo.

Board of Director (Voluntary) with Experience in Clinical Care.

About the Opportunity:

ACCA is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for a Board member with experience in clinical care to fill a vacant position on the ACCA Board. This is a voluntary position with no remuneration.

The Board member (Director) would be expected to actively participate in Board meetings, an annual strategy workshop, as well as contributing to Sub-Committees or additional work within the scope of the role of the Board.

The Board has particular focus on governance, legal compliance, policy and strategic planning, financial oversight, and risk management. ACCA is currently expanding its service delivery and is placing emphasis on candidates with skills and experience in clinical governance.

The Board member would possess the following attributes:

· Strong working knowledge of the Aged Care sector including clinical aspects;

· Experience to provide clinical governance and oversight of the organisation;

· An understanding of the role as well as legal, ethical and financial responsibilities of the Board;

· Ability to review the strategy through constructive questioning and suggestions and contribute to the effective decision making of the Board;

· Ability to read and comprehend accounts, financial reports presented to the Board and financial reporting requirements;

· Experience in managing areas of major risk to the organisation; and

· Broad knowledge of Federal and State legislative requirements and how this relates to a not-for-profit organisation.

Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory police check, bankruptcy and national insolvency checks.

Submit your Expression of Interest for this positon to admin.manager@acca.org.au

The closing date is 21 March 2025.

Members and friends of ACCA ushered in the Year of the Snake with a luncheon in Hurstville on Sunday 9 February 2025. The event was attended by ACCA directors and councillors, members, family and friends.

Special guests who attended were Georges River Council Deputy Mayor Clr Nancy Liu and Clr Ben Wang – they introduced themselves and explained the range of assistance they provide to residents.

Another speaker was Scott Yung, the Liberal candidate for Bennelong, who spoke about his personal background and his family’s long involvement with the local community. Scott is well known to many ACCA members and he’s regarded as a person who is sincere and passionate about serving the community.

The event was livened up with a lion dance performance. In addition, the ACCA Parramatta dancing group performed several cultural dances.

The ACCA Chinese Language School (ACCA CLS) celebrated its 2024 Presentation Day on 14th December at the North Ryde School of Arts Community Hall. Distinguished guests included Mr. Jerome Laxale MP, Federal Member for Bennelong; Mr. Jordan Lane MP, State Member for Ryde; Clr Trenton Brown, Mayor of the City of Ryde; Clr Penny Pedersen, City of Ryde Council; and Ms. Shirley Chan, Vice-President of ACCA.

Since its establishment in 1976, ACCA CLS has been a cornerstone of Chinese language education in the Sydney community. With steadfast support from the state government and the local community, the school has grown in prominence, frequently featuring in Chinese newspapers and social media for its achievements.

Known for its high-quality teaching, ACCA CLS has seen an increase in student enrolment this year, accompanied by enhanced state government funding.

ACCA held its 50^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 8^th December 2024 at Club Parramatta.

Upon confirmation of a quorum, the AGM was declared open by President Christine Mok at 12.05pm.

Ms Mok presented the President’s report for the year 2023-24. She began by announcing her pride in ACCA having navigated the complex economic and regulatory challenges of the aged care sector and emerging stronger than ever. She also thanked everyone who contributed to making our 50^th Anniversary dinner attended by ACCA’s Joint Patrons, Her Excellency the Hon. Margaret Beazley AC KC Governor of NSW and Mr Dennis Wilson, Federal and State politicians and Local Government Councillors held on 1 November 2024, a resounding success.

Thereafter, Treasurer Tim Feng presented his report for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.

Mr Feng congratulated the management for another year of outstanding financial success, noting 2024 financial year highlights;

· Net annual operating surplus of $1.56 million

· Net assets increased to $22.7million

· Acquisition of an investment property in Beecroft for approximately $2.2million

The meeting was declared closed at 12.26pm.

Afterwards, the members adjourned to ACCA’s Parramatta office where special guests Ms Donna Davis MP Member for Parramatta and Ms Julia Finn MP Member for Granville congratulated ACCA’s directors, management, staff and volunteers for the tireless work they perform in the aged care and disability care sectors as well as for delivering other community services. Both MP’s then joined the members and guests for lunch to celebrate another successful year.

The Editorial Team

ACCA

ACCA’s 50^th Anniversary dinner held on Friday the 1 November 2024, was a resounding success highlighted by the attendance of our Joint Patrons Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW and Mr Dennis Wilson. MC Nicole He, welcomed the guests and prepared them for the grand entrance by the Official Party to the music of a Royal Fanfare signalling something special was about to take place.

To help celebrate this milestone occasion we were honoured to have not only our Joint Patrons Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Wilson in attendance but a cross section of Federal and State Members of Parliament, Local Government Councillors, past and present ACCA Presidents and office bearers, ACCA management and staff.

During the evening we heard congratulatory speeches from ACCA’s President Christine Mok, the Guest of Honour and joint patron Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Federal Politicians Dr Andrew Charlton MP representing the Prime Minister, The Hon David Coleman MP representing the Leader of the Opposition and The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP delivering his speech in Mandarin! State Politicians Ms Julia Finn representing the Premier, Mr Mark Coure representing the Leader of the NSW Opposition.

All speeches made mention of ACCA’s humble beginnings in 1974 as a community service started by a group of volunteers to help newly arrived Chinese migrants, to becoming a successful Aged Care provider with over 350 staff serving more than 1,000 clients per week in services such as home care packages, respite care centres, meals services, a Chinese language school and disability services (NDIS).

Event Chair and Vice President Shirley Chan presented Her Excellency with a lovely bouquet of flowers as a token of our appreciation as joint patron and for attending our milestone event. Her Excellency and Mr Wilson then joined the Directors to cut the three-layered anniversary cake.

The Governor then mingled with our guests and care workers. All in attendance particularly appreciated the Governors presence and the meaningful interactions. All while the food and wine served was plentiful and delicious with well known singers Daniel Li and Ken Ng entertaining the crowd with renditions of Chinese and Australian favorites which had the crowd dancing in the aisles.

The evening was a fitting celebration of half a century of dedication, a testament to ACCA’s incredible journey to provide quality Aged, Disability and Community care services. It was particularly pleasing the number of accolades our Patrons, VIP’s and guests provided to staff, management and event organisers.

The Editorial Team

5th November 2024

ACCA members would sometimes embark on a day trip to have an enjoyable time with each other.